Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Proposal Consultant

at Ramboll Management Consulting

🏢 About Ramboll Management Consulting

Ramboll Management Consulting stands out as a purpose-driven firm focused exclusively on driving decarbonization and sustainable business models globally. Unlike generalist consultancies, they combine deep technical expertise with business strategy to help clients transition to sustainable operations, offering the chance to work on meaningful projects that address climate change while building competitive advantage.

About This Role

As Senior Proposal Consultant at Ramboll, you'll independently lead complex, high-stakes proposal efforts from initial capture planning through final submission and client interviews. This role is impactful because you'll shape how Ramboll positions its sustainability expertise to win major decarbonization projects, directly influencing which transformative initiatives get funded and implemented globally.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing capture plans for an upcoming decarbonization RFP, then facilitate a strategy session with technical leads to develop win themes. Afternoon could involve coaching a subject matter expert on narrative development, followed by reviewing compliance matrices and leading a color team review. The role balances strategic thinking with hands-on content development and team coordination.

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🎯 Who Ramboll Management Consulting Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years specifically leading complex proposals in consulting or engineering services, with demonstrable wins on multi-million dollar sustainability or infrastructure projects
  • Can point to specific examples where their storytelling and narrative development transformed technical content into compelling client-focused value propositions
  • Has experience mentoring junior proposal staff and implementing process improvements that increased win rates or reduced cycle times
  • Understands the decarbonization/sustainability consulting landscape and can articulate how Ramboll's approach differs from competitors like McKinsey Sustainability or ERM

📝 Tips for Applying to Ramboll Management Consulting

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Quantify your proposal impact: Instead of 'managed proposals,' state 'Led 12 complex proposals worth $150M+ with 75% win rate in energy transition sector'

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Showcase sustainability expertise: Highlight any proposals you've developed related to decarbonization, ESG, circular economy, or renewable energy

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Demonstrate strategic contribution: Provide examples where you influenced pursuit strategy or shaped win themes beyond just managing the process

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Tailor to Ramboll's language: Use terms like 'decarbonization,' 'sustainable business models,' and 'client-focused narratives' throughout your application

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Include a portfolio sample: Consider linking to or describing a redacted proposal that showcases your storytelling and strategic positioning skills

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience leading proposals specifically in sustainability/decarbonization consulting or related fields', "How you've transformed technical content into compelling narratives that resonate with executive decision-makers", "Examples where you've mentored others or improved proposal processes to increase win rates", "Why Ramboll's exclusive focus on sustainability consulting aligns with your professional goals and values"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Ramboll's recent major project wins in decarbonization (check their newsroom and project case studies)
  • → Their sustainability frameworks and methodologies (like their 'Sustainable Societies' approach)
  • → Key competitors in sustainability consulting and how Ramboll differentiates
  • → The specific industries and geographies where Ramboll is expanding its decarbonization work

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would develop win themes for a complex decarbonization strategy proposal for a manufacturing client
2 Describe a time you had to mentor a reluctant technical expert to contribute effectively to a proposal narrative
3 How would you approach balancing compliance requirements with creative storytelling in a highly regulated sector like energy?
4 What metrics do you track to measure proposal success beyond just win/loss, and how have you used them to improve processes?
5 How do you stay current on sustainability trends and incorporate them into proposal positioning?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting yourself as just a process manager rather than a strategic contributor who shapes pursuit strategy
  • Using generic proposal examples without connection to sustainability, engineering, or complex consulting services
  • Failing to demonstrate how you've elevated content quality or improved win rates through specific interventions

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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